Tips to open CVI file
Can't open the CVI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open CVI files as well as a list of programs that support CVI files.
CVI file extension
The CVI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the CVI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the CVI file on each system platform.
What is CVI file?
The CVI file has been categorized as Vector Image Files. The author of this format is ACD Systems. Additionally, the Vector Image Files category contains 138 of other files. Canvas Image Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The Canvas application is recommended to open the file. It was released by ACD Systems International Inc..
How to open CVI file?
The most common problem when using Canvas Image Format is that a specific CVI is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open CVI, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the CVI file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Canvas
In this case, you should first verify that the Canvas application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Canvas into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file CVI.
Programs to open CVI file
Remember to download programs supporting CVI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Canvas with CVI files
If, despite the installed application, the CVI file does not start in the Canvas application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the CVI file with the Canvas program.
Step 3. Update Canvas to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Canvas program, it is possible that Canvas Image Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the ACD Systems International Inc. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the CVI file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
The CVI file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the CVI file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the CVI file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected CVI files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of CVI file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular CVI file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use ACD Systems help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file CVI except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the CVI file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the CVI file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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